For the very first time in 2017, the Rwanda Nautical Ounce will be launched commemorating the 525th anniversary of the discovery of America featuring the expedition's famous flagship Santa Maria. Because of the protective packaging from the mint, these coins all arrive in phenomenal condition.

“Nautical Ounce”

Each Silver coin in this series will only struck within a strictly limited minting period (August 2017 - March 2018), making each coin exclusive and ensuring low mintages. Final mintage numbers are currently unknown.

La Santa María de la Inmaculada Concepción (Spanish for: The Holy Mary of the Immaculate Conception), or La Santa María, originally La Gallega, was the largest of the three ships used by Christopher Columbus in his first voyage. Her master and owner was Juan de la Cosa.

Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver.

First release of the Nautical Ounce series.

Coin comes in protective packaging.

Obverse: Features the Santa Mariain sail with a stylized compass in the background. The inscriptions "Nautical Ounce", “2017”, nautical instruments and the purity are listed along the rim.

Reverse: Displays the official seal of Rwanda and the face value of 50 Francs.